The hydraulic reservoir covers on both the clutch lever and front brake lever leak brake fluid and are in constant need of monitoring in the case of low levels of brake fuild or fluid contamination possible resulting in clutch or brake failure.
The worst 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
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- Body1
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.
- Risk
- If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.
Recall number 15V427000 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
- Risk
- When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
Recall number 15V216000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX 39
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Big twin inner primary seal changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Midtronics GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 software
- Genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin PAB1171 (rev b): software update for screamin eagle pro...
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Midtronics GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 software
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Market specific battery introduction
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
What 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhx. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the contact to crash into an open lot. The contact sustained a skull, ankle, left leg, and right foot injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v216000 (power train) and 15v427000 (equipment). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 01/27/16
Bought new 2015 harley street glide . Left for work approximately 15 mile from home . When I got there my right side hard case saddle bag was gone. Disengaged somewhere between home and work. Looked for hours could not find.
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Questions about the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX
Is the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX, fewer than a typical FLHX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and power train.
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